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T H E T O W E R

B E L L

OF

CHRIST CHURCH, RIVERTON

The Revd. Richard C. Wrede Rector

Do you see what I see? Over the course of my four and a half years here in Riverton, I have from time to time sought to envision what I would like to see Christ Church look like in the years ahead. It is something of the same process that you may use when lying in bed and thinking about what you would do if you won $10 million dollars in the lottery. In my vision, my dream for our parish, I see our worship attendance dou-bled in numbers, our church school tripled and adult participation in Christian Education tripled. We would have a part-time Christian ed. per-son to ensure the highest quality in that area. Evensong would be a regu-lar part of our worship schedule. I see the Parish House, suitably restored and renovated to provide access for all who wish to use it, as a bustling community center, as it was when it was first built. It would house some form of outreach ministry, like clothing thrift shop, after school programs or literacy classes. The parish hall would also serve as a source of income as we would be more available and attractive for those who wish to use the beautiful hall for their affairs. Our facilities would be energy efficient; perhaps even using alternative forms of power generation as a solid sign that we are good stewards of the good earth God has given us. And from all this activity, the energy emanating from our campus would be an irre-sistible draw to all who seek a fuller life in Christ. Unlikely, impossible? I don’t think so, since all of these elements have been at various points a part of life at Christ Church. Our challenge is: How can we do this in the

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rapidly changing environment of the 21st century? Maybe that is not so different than the means by which our Lord did it: One person at a time. And I invite you to add your vision to what Christ Church could truly be as a sign of God’s love to our community and our world. This is vital, for as it says in the book of Proverbs, “Where there is no vision, the people per-ish” (29:18, King James Version), so, by extension, where there is a vision, there is life!

See you in church?

First Thursday of the month Eucharist and Healing Service February, 4, 2010 — 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel

Wednesday morning Eucharists at 9:30 in the Chapel.

Bible Study, 10:15 in the Parish House

Don't forget the yellow cards! Do you have a suggestion for the good of the church? Or just a good idea? Or notice something that could use some attention? Or want to add your vision to Fr. Wrede's in this Tower Bell? Use the yellow cards in the pews, and put them in the box in the vestibule. We guarantee they will be read and considered and may become a part of our parish life. The Saturday evening service that will start in a few weeks is as a result of a suggestion made this way. So use those yellow cards!!!!!

T H E T O W E R

B E L L

OF

CHRIST CHURCH, RIVERTON

The Revd. Richard C. Wrede Rector

Do you see what I see? Over the course of my four and a half years here in Riverton, I have from time to time sought to envision what I would like to see Christ Church look like in the years ahead. It is something of the same process that you may use when lying in bed and thinking about what you would do if you won $10 million dollars in the lottery. In my vision, my dream for our parish, I see our worship attendance dou-bled in numbers, our church school tripled and adult participation in Christian Education tripled. We would have a part-time Christian ed. per-son to ensure the highest quality in that area. Evensong would be a regu-lar part of our worship schedule. I see the Parish House, suitably restored and renovated to provide access for all who wish to use it, as a bustling community center, as it was when it was first built. It would house some form of outreach ministry, like clothing thrift shop, after school programs or literacy classes. The parish hall would also serve as a source of income as we would be more available and attractive for those who wish to use the beautiful hall for their affairs. Our facilities would be energy efficient; perhaps even using alternative forms of power generation as a solid sign that we are good stewards of the good earth God has given us. And from all this activity, the energy emanating from our campus would be an irre-sistible draw to all who seek a fuller life in Christ. Unlikely, impossible? I don’t think so, since all of these elements have been at various points a part of life at Christ Church. Our challenge is: How can we do this in the

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rapidly changing environment of the 21st century? Maybe that is not so different than the means by which our Lord did it: One person at a time. And I invite you to add your vision to what Christ Church could truly be as a sign of God’s love to our community and our world. This is vital, for as it says in the book of Proverbs, “Where there is no vision, the people per-ish” (29:18, King James Version), so, by extension, where there is a vision, there is life!

See you in church?

First Thursday of the month Eucharist and Healing Service February, 4, 2010 — 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel

Wednesday morning Eucharists at 9:30 in the Chapel.

Bible Study, 10:15 in the Parish House

Don't forget the yellow cards! Do you have a suggestion for the good of the church? Or just a good idea? Or notice something that could use some attention? Or want to add your vision to Fr. Wrede's in this Tower Bell? Use the yellow cards in the pews, and put them in the box in the vestibule. We guarantee they will be read and considered and may become a part of our parish life. The Saturday evening service that will start in a few weeks is as a result of a suggestion made this way. So use those yellow cards!!!!!

Renewal of Marriage Vows Sunday, February 14th

Sunday February 14th may be the last Sunday

a er the Epiphany, but it is also St. Valen ne s day, the day we cele‐brate roman c love.

Christ Church is planning to begin a Saturday evening Eucharist during the season of Lent, beginning February 20 at 5:30 p.m. Should this

be a success, it will become a permanent part of our weekly worship schedule. However, the Rector is looking for parishioners who will com-mit to regular attendance at this service, to insure that there will be suffi-cient attendance so as to not embarrass any visitors, newcomers, or those less familiar with our worship (let alone Christ Church itself). So if you

are interested, or would like more infor-mation, please contact Fr. Wrede.

WE NEED YOUR PALMS

If you have palms from last year (or any other year) Fr. Richard will

burn them for this year’s ashes. There will be a bas-ket in the church entry to receive the palms. The palms should be in the basket no later than Sunday, Febru-

ary 14. Any questions, call the Parish Office

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OFFICES FILLED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

January 17, 2010 One Warden ‐‐ 2 year term

Sheryl Telford

Vestry Members ‐‐ 3 year terms

*Bradford S. Smith *John G. Mar n, Jr. *Jeffrey A. Mack

One member of the Vestry—1 year unexpired term

Frederic Hill

Three Depu es to Diocesan Conven on

*Richard B. Frost Harry E. Shea Sheryl Telford

Three Alternates to Diocesan Conven on

* Keith W. Be en *John G. Mar n, Jr. *Edward Y. Smith, Jr.

Six Delegates to the Burlington Convoca on

*Barbara Benton *Sharon E. Hollingsworth

*Jeffrey A. Mack *Nancy J. Gorman *Kate McGarry *Nancy K. Hulme

*Incumbents eligible for re‐elec on

Copies of the Annual Mee ng Reports are available in the Parish Office

for anyone who was unable to a end the mee ng.

Renewal of Marriage Vows Sunday, February 14th

Sunday February 14th may be the last Sunday

a er the Epiphany, but it is also St. Valen ne s day, the day we cele‐brate roman c love.

Christ Church is planning to begin a Saturday evening Eucharist during the season of Lent, beginning February 20 at 5:30 p.m. Should this

be a success, it will become a permanent part of our weekly worship schedule. However, the Rector is looking for parishioners who will com-mit to regular attendance at this service, to insure that there will be suffi-cient attendance so as to not embarrass any visitors, newcomers, or those less familiar with our worship (let alone Christ Church itself). So if you

are interested, or would like more infor-mation, please contact Fr. Wrede.

WE NEED YOUR PALMS

If you have palms from last year (or any other year) Fr. Richard will

burn them for this year’s ashes. There will be a bas-ket in the church entry to receive the palms. The palms should be in the basket no later than Sunday, Febru-

ary 14. Any questions, call the Parish Office

OFFICES FILLED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

January 17, 2010 One Warden ‐‐ 2 year term

Sheryl Telford

Vestry Members ‐‐ 3 year terms

*Bradford S. Smith *John G. Mar n, Jr. *Jeffrey A. Mack

One member of the Vestry—1 year unexpired term

Frederic Hill

Three Depu es to Diocesan Conven on

*Richard B. Frost Harry E. Shea Sheryl Telford

Three Alternates to Diocesan Conven on

* Keith W. Be en *John G. Mar n, Jr. *Edward Y. Smith, Jr.

Six Delegates to the Burlington Convoca on

*Barbara Benton *Sharon E. Hollingsworth

*Jeffrey A. Mack *Nancy J. Gorman *Kate McGarry *Nancy K. Hulme

*Incumbents eligible for re‐elec on

Copies of the Annual Mee ng Reports are available in the Parish Office

for anyone who was unable to a end the mee ng.

ECW

Mid-winter

Super bowl Snack and Soup Sale

Please drop off your Soups/Snacks at

the Parish House kitchen

Drop Off Dates/Times: Thursday, February 4: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, February 5: 9 a.m. to noon

Sale Dates: Saturday, Feb. 6: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7 After both Services.

Susan Stevens, President

856– 786-2610

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In February, the Chapel Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of :

7 Lois Ulrich given by the Breakfast Club Robert H. Messenger given by Sally Barnes and Kathy legander 14 Virginia Iacoponi given by Roger and Pat King 21 Joseph Horrell given by the Engel family Marie D. Salmon given by The Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon William Mack given by Helen, Jeff and Ken Mack 28 Esther Lower given by the Engels Ruth Montgomery given by grandchildren Sean and Sandi

In March, the Chapel Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of:

7 Ruth Wardwell given by Fran and Al Wardwell, Jr. 14 Len Lewis given by Fran and Al Wardwell, Jr. Howard and Edna Penchard given by Doris and Jack Harrison 21 Kathleen Maholland given by Florence Thompson 28 Capt. William Callaway and Edmund T. and Flora S. Jones given by Warren Martin, Jr.

Flowers will be placed on the altar in February in loving

memory of: 7 Dorothy M. and Edward H. Eder and in thanksgiving for our 51st

wedding anniversary given by Sharon and Gus Hollingsworth Ila and H. Harris Bacon, James G. Hoff, T. Charles Payne, Eleanor and Gene Rippey and Rachel Rippey by the Diegels and Rippeys 14 Marie D. Salmon given by the Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon Elise Fries given by Megan, Joe and Marlie Guicheteau

Ash Wednesday is February 17. We do not have flowers on the Altar

during Lent.

ECW

Mid-winter

Super bowl Snack and Soup Sale

Please drop off your Soups/Snacks at

the Parish House kitchen

Drop Off Dates/Times: Thursday, February 4: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, February 5: 9 a.m. to noon

Sale Dates: Saturday, Feb. 6: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7 After both Services.

Susan Stevens, President

856– 786-2610

In February, the Chapel Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of :

7 Lois Ulrich given by the Breakfast Club Robert H. Messenger given by Sally Barnes and Kathy legander 14 Virginia Iacoponi given by Roger and Pat King 21 Joseph Horrell given by the Engel family Marie D. Salmon given by The Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon William Mack given by Helen, Jeff and Ken Mack 28 Esther Lower given by the Engels Ruth Montgomery given by grandchildren Sean and Sandi

In March, the Chapel Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of:

7 Ruth Wardwell given by Fran and Al Wardwell, Jr. 14 Len Lewis given by Fran and Al Wardwell, Jr. Howard and Edna Penchard given by Doris and Jack Harrison 21 Kathleen Maholland given by Florence Thompson 28 Capt. William Callaway and Edmund T. and Flora S. Jones given by Warren Martin, Jr.

Flowers will be placed on the altar in February in loving

memory of: 7 Dorothy M. and Edward H. Eder and in thanksgiving for our 51st

wedding anniversary given by Sharon and Gus Hollingsworth Ila and H. Harris Bacon, James G. Hoff, T. Charles Payne, Eleanor and Gene Rippey and Rachel Rippey by the Diegels and Rippeys 14 Marie D. Salmon given by the Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon Elise Fries given by Megan, Joe and Marlie Guicheteau

Ash Wednesday is February 17. We do not have flowers on the Altar

during Lent.

Birthdays being celebrated in February 1 Michael Hulme 10 Jeanne Dorkin 19 Betty Hahle Thomas Basgil, Jr. Elizabeth Hodges Tochi Ogbonna Jeffrey Haas Alexander Vink 20 Dana Tischler 2 Erin Mack 11 Kristin Fitzgerald Thomas Martin John Aubry Wait Kelly Boatwright Amy Piasio 3 Rayona Goodman Stacey Smith 22 Jeanne Paulsen 4 John Livingston 12 Albert Wardwell III Mark Vink 5 Robin Vetter Mark Jackson Phil Garwood 6 The Rev.Ronald N.Pollock Kristin Sarno 23 Gary Zube Tim Curry 13 Timothy Karakashian Alex Betten 7 Jacqueline Dages Alexis Efaw Elaine Goralski 8 Danielle Hodges 18 Allison Vetter 25 Jane Bromley Riley Shaw Marie Brome 26 Julie Robinson 9 Nancy Gorman Janet Hordis Stephen Goralski Libby Mayer 27 Vittoria Fergosi 19 Fred Lindh 28 Patrick Yansick Robert Legander

29Andrew Pe-tersen March Birthday Celebrants

1 Tracy Hutchinson 8 Paige Martin 22 Jamie Reed 2 James Francisco Jule Martin James Jay Hoelz 3 Mary Reed 10 Barbara Smyth 23 George Mack Robin Christmas Raymond Mayer Suzanane Rossini Robert Hodges III Donna karakashian Nora Rossini 4 David Lintz 11 Justin Holland Glenn Paulsen Jamie McCracken Emily Lewis 25 Dina Hollingsworth Susan Haumesser 12 Robert Martin 27 Cathy Martin Nicholas DiLeo 14 Elizabeth Ransome Steve Wardwell 5 Sally Ferrillo 15 Scott Smith 28 Doris Harrison Jeanne Bromley 17 Frances Wardwell 29 Mathew Wardwell Nicole Streeks Thomas McClernan Susan Stevens 7 Rebecca Francisco 18 Christina Young Sean Cesaretti Hope Wormley 19 Gary Koehler II 30 Harold Bishop Shawn Horner 21 Megan McCracken 31 Eric Kennedy, Sr. Steve Wardwell

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Tower Bell Deadline

The postal service is taking longer to deliver bulk mail, so we need to get the Tower Bell out sooner. So the deadline for next (April) Tower Bell is March 15th -- please get your contributions in by then so they can be shared with everyone!

.

Scholarships Available High School Seniors and College Students

Call Donna McCamy, 856-829-6229,

for applications and information.

Scholarships are available through our Diocese to help defray the cost of higher education:

VanDuzer Scholarship Criteria to be considered: “Academic achievement, financial

need and service to the church and community.” The deadline for the VanDuzer Scholarship is March 1, 2010

ECW Student Service Awards

Criteria to be considered: “Academic achievement and service to the church and community”

Financial need is not a criteria for this award.

The deadline for the ECW Student Service Award scholarship is April 1.

Contact Donna (after 4 p.m. please) to obtain applications.

Birthdays being celebrated in February 1 Michael Hulme 10 Jeanne Dorkin 19 Betty Hahle Thomas Basgil, Jr. Elizabeth Hodges Tochi Ogbonna Jeffrey Haas Alexander Vink 20 Dana Tischler 2 Erin Mack 11 Kristin Fitzgerald Thomas Martin John Aubry Wait Kelly Boatwright Amy Piasio 3 Rayona Goodman Stacey Smith 22 Jeanne Paulsen 4 John Livingston 12 Albert Wardwell III Mark Vink 5 Robin Vetter Mark Jackson Phil Garwood 6 The Rev.Ronald N.Pollock Kristin Sarno 23 Gary Zube Tim Curry 13 Timothy Karakashian Alex Betten 7 Jacqueline Dages Alexis Efaw Elaine Goralski 8 Danielle Hodges 18 Allison Vetter 25 Jane Bromley Riley Shaw Marie Brome 26 Julie Robinson 9 Nancy Gorman Janet Hordis Stephen Goralski Libby Mayer 27 Vittoria Fergosi 19 Fred Lindh 28 Patrick Yansick Robert Legander

29Andrew Pe-tersen March Birthday Celebrants

1 Tracy Hutchinson 8 Paige Martin 22 Jamie Reed 2 James Francisco Jule Martin James Jay Hoelz 3 Mary Reed 10 Barbara Smyth 23 George Mack Robin Christmas Raymond Mayer Suzanane Rossini Robert Hodges III Donna karakashian Nora Rossini 4 David Lintz 11 Justin Holland Glenn Paulsen Jamie McCracken Emily Lewis 25 Dina Hollingsworth Susan Haumesser 12 Robert Martin 27 Cathy Martin Nicholas DiLeo 14 Elizabeth Ransome Steve Wardwell 5 Sally Ferrillo 15 Scott Smith 28 Doris Harrison Jeanne Bromley 17 Frances Wardwell 29 Mathew Wardwell Nicole Streeks Thomas McClernan Susan Stevens 7 Rebecca Francisco 18 Christina Young Sean Cesaretti Hope Wormley 19 Gary Koehler II 30 Harold Bishop Shawn Horner 21 Megan McCracken 31 Eric Kennedy, Sr. Steve Wardwell

Tower Bell Deadline

The postal service is taking longer to deliver bulk mail, so we need to get the Tower Bell out sooner. So the deadline for next (April) Tower Bell is March 15th -- please get your contributions in by then so they can be shared with everyone!

.

Scholarships Available High School Seniors and College Students

Call Donna McCamy, 856-829-6229,

for applications and information.

Scholarships are available through our Diocese to help defray the cost of higher education:

VanDuzer Scholarship Criteria to be considered: “Academic achievement, financial

need and service to the church and community.” The deadline for the VanDuzer Scholarship is March 1, 2010

ECW Student Service Awards

Criteria to be considered: “Academic achievement and service to the church and community”

Financial need is not a criteria for this award.

The deadline for the ECW Student Service Award scholarship is April 1.

Contact Donna (after 4 p.m. please) to obtain applications.

Come to our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

↕ ↕ ↕ Tuesday, February 16

5 to 7 p.m. Christ Church Parish House Sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship Bob Bostock, President—856-829-3721

ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 17

SERVICES AT CHRIST CHURCH: 7 and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:15 Bible Study in the Parish House 4 p.m. Children’s Service

7:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist

Imposition of Ashes at all Services.

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Riverbank mid-week Lenten Program:

Hallelujah ... the Bible and Handel's Messiah Hallelujah explores the Scriptural texts of Handel's Messiah and includes musical commentary. Messiah is an English oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, and is one of the most popular works in the Western choral literature. The libretto by Charles Jennens is drawn entirely from the King James and Great Bibles, and inter-prets the Christian doctrine of the Messiah. Messiah, often incor-rectly called The Messiah, is one of Handel's most famous works and is considered to be one of the greatest works in the history of music.

The work is divided into three parts which address specific events in the life of Christ. Part One is primarily concerned with the Ad-vent and Christmas stories. Part Two chronicles Christ's passion, resurrection, ascension, and the evangelization to the world of the Christian message. Part Three is based primarily upon the events chronicled in the Book of Revelation. Although Messiah deals with the New Testament story of Christ's life, a majority of the texts used to tell the story were selected from the Old Testament prophetic books of Isaiah, Haggai, Malachi, and others. While Messiah is frequently heard during Christmastime, it was origi-nally intended to be used during Lent.

As our Lenten series, we will study Parts II and III.

LENT Behold the Lamb of God He Trusted in God Who is the King of Glory? I Know That My Redeemer Liveth Who Do the Nations Rage? Hallelujah, Worthy Is the Lamb, Amen

Details coming soon - - - -

Come to our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

↕ ↕ ↕ Tuesday, February 16

5 to 7 p.m. Christ Church Parish House Sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship Bob Bostock, President—856-829-3721

ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 17

SERVICES AT CHRIST CHURCH: 7 and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:15 Bible Study in the Parish House 4 p.m. Children’s Service

7:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist

Imposition of Ashes at all Services.

Riverbank mid-week Lenten Program:

Hallelujah ... the Bible and Handel's Messiah Hallelujah explores the Scriptural texts of Handel's Messiah and includes musical commentary. Messiah is an English oratorio composed by George Frideric Handel, and is one of the most popular works in the Western choral literature. The libretto by Charles Jennens is drawn entirely from the King James and Great Bibles, and inter-prets the Christian doctrine of the Messiah. Messiah, often incor-rectly called The Messiah, is one of Handel's most famous works and is considered to be one of the greatest works in the history of music.

The work is divided into three parts which address specific events in the life of Christ. Part One is primarily concerned with the Ad-vent and Christmas stories. Part Two chronicles Christ's passion, resurrection, ascension, and the evangelization to the world of the Christian message. Part Three is based primarily upon the events chronicled in the Book of Revelation. Although Messiah deals with the New Testament story of Christ's life, a majority of the texts used to tell the story were selected from the Old Testament prophetic books of Isaiah, Haggai, Malachi, and others. While Messiah is frequently heard during Christmastime, it was origi-nally intended to be used during Lent.

As our Lenten series, we will study Parts II and III.

LENT Behold the Lamb of God He Trusted in God Who is the King of Glory? I Know That My Redeemer Liveth Who Do the Nations Rage? Hallelujah, Worthy Is the Lamb, Amen

Details coming soon - - - -

SNOW DAYS In the aftermath of our surprise two feet of snow on the weekend of De-cember 19th and 20th, I was asked about what the policies concerning snow days are. So here goes: One of the great blessings (as well as one of the reasons) of my living next door to the church is that I can be available any time, day or night, as well as being present for my liturgical responsibilities. Also, at least from my research so far, Sunday services have been celebrated in unbroken succes-sion for the last 150 years (from 1855-1860 things were a little spotty given that we had no church building or resident clergyman, and but even dur-ing the 1918-19 flu epidemic, the Eucharist was celebrated in the Rectory). I have no desire to be the first Rector to break that worthy record. Besides which, I firmly believe it is the duty of the Christian to worship God on the Lord’s Day. I know I miss worship desperately if I can’t get to church on a Sunday (only five times in 32 years), and I guess there are likely to be others like me as well. So, be assured that I will be here. I think snow days are kind of fun in church. To fill in for those who can’t make it, folks often do jobs they ordinarily don’t do. The numbers are smaller so that the worship is more intimate. The dress code is relaxed, generally ranging from ski lodge chic to lumberjack. The services were shorter as well. We still sing at 10, as I can still crank out hymns on the piano or organ, as I was a church organist for 16 years before seminary. I think church is still an experience worth coming if for these reasons alone. However, I do not think that Sunday worship is worth risking life and limb. Even though the church grounds are very well cleared by our plow guys, the roads may be treacherous. If coming out requires performing strenuous activity that is deleterious to your health, or if driving in bad weather makes you a nervous wreck, please do not risk it. God is not glo-rified under those circumstances, and as a pastor, I want no one to be in-jured in the course of traveling to church. However, if you do stay home, consider joining us in spirit by sitting down and offering your own private devotions together with us during the 8 or 10 AM service times. That ac-tion unites us in prayer through our God, who transcends time and space.

So don’t expect to hear on the radio or see on the crawl at the bottom of your TV screens that Christ Church in Riverton has cancelled Sunday ser-vices. When there is snow, know that you can join with us either here at the corner of 4th and Main, or in the safety of your own home.

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Congratulations to the newest parents in Christ Church: Ethan and Debra Betten are the proud parents of

Parker Wallace Betten, 7 lbs 10 oz., born January 7, 2010

We Welcome the Newly Baptized

Made members of Christ’s one holy catholic apostolic church through Baptism during the 10 a.m. Service on January 3, 2010:

Jaxon Ryder McCamy

Son of Ryan and Felicia McCamy and grandson of Donna and Bill McCamy

and

Shea Elizabeth Gulbin Daughter of Glenn and Kathy Gulbin and granddaughter of

Harry and Mary Shea.

Wedding Anniversaries in February and March

February 7—Sharon and Gus Hollingsworth February 9 - Miriam and George Mack February 17 - Tim and Martha Curry

“O God, send your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor

and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness . . .” Amen

We are not aware of any wedding anniversaries in March. If you would like your anniversary remembered in Sunday prayers and noted in the

Tower Bell, please send the information to the Parish Office 500 Fourth Street, Riverton NJ 08077 or e-mail [email protected]

SNOW DAYS In the aftermath of our surprise two feet of snow on the weekend of De-cember 19th and 20th, I was asked about what the policies concerning snow days are. So here goes: One of the great blessings (as well as one of the reasons) of my living next door to the church is that I can be available any time, day or night, as well as being present for my liturgical responsibilities. Also, at least from my research so far, Sunday services have been celebrated in unbroken succes-sion for the last 150 years (from 1855-1860 things were a little spotty given that we had no church building or resident clergyman, and but even dur-ing the 1918-19 flu epidemic, the Eucharist was celebrated in the Rectory). I have no desire to be the first Rector to break that worthy record. Besides which, I firmly believe it is the duty of the Christian to worship God on the Lord’s Day. I know I miss worship desperately if I can’t get to church on a Sunday (only five times in 32 years), and I guess there are likely to be others like me as well. So, be assured that I will be here. I think snow days are kind of fun in church. To fill in for those who can’t make it, folks often do jobs they ordinarily don’t do. The numbers are smaller so that the worship is more intimate. The dress code is relaxed, generally ranging from ski lodge chic to lumberjack. The services were shorter as well. We still sing at 10, as I can still crank out hymns on the piano or organ, as I was a church organist for 16 years before seminary. I think church is still an experience worth coming if for these reasons alone. However, I do not think that Sunday worship is worth risking life and limb. Even though the church grounds are very well cleared by our plow guys, the roads may be treacherous. If coming out requires performing strenuous activity that is deleterious to your health, or if driving in bad weather makes you a nervous wreck, please do not risk it. God is not glo-rified under those circumstances, and as a pastor, I want no one to be in-jured in the course of traveling to church. However, if you do stay home, consider joining us in spirit by sitting down and offering your own private devotions together with us during the 8 or 10 AM service times. That ac-tion unites us in prayer through our God, who transcends time and space.

So don’t expect to hear on the radio or see on the crawl at the bottom of your TV screens that Christ Church in Riverton has cancelled Sunday ser-vices. When there is snow, know that you can join with us either here at the corner of 4th and Main, or in the safety of your own home.

Congratulations to the newest parents in Christ Church: Ethan and Debra Betten are the proud parents of

Parker Wallace Betten, 7 lbs 10 oz., born January 7, 2010

We Welcome the Newly Baptized

Made members of Christ’s one holy catholic apostolic church through Baptism during the 10 a.m. Service on January 3, 2010:

Jaxon Ryder McCamy

Son of Ryan and Felicia McCamy and grandson of Donna and Bill McCamy

and

Shea Elizabeth Gulbin Daughter of Glenn and Kathy Gulbin and granddaughter of

Harry and Mary Shea.

Wedding Anniversaries in February and March

February 7—Sharon and Gus Hollingsworth February 9 - Miriam and George Mack February 17 - Tim and Martha Curry

“O God, send your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor

and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness . . .” Amen

We are not aware of any wedding anniversaries in March. If you would like your anniversary remembered in Sunday prayers and noted in the

Tower Bell, please send the information to the Parish Office 500 Fourth Street, Riverton NJ 08077 or e-mail [email protected]

Thank You Notes

This month, I'll keep my message short and sweet. A huge "THANK YOU" to all at Christ Church for a Christmas we will all long remember. I was touched and impressed with how well our community responded to our Christmas Eve organ emergency. If I start to list names, I'll run the risk of leaving someone out. An equally large "THANK YOU" to everyone for their support of the concert to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. To-gether we raised $2300! Isn't it great to have our organ playing again? Peace, Justin Please remember to return your 2010 Pledge Card

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The Bread of Life Bread of Life Food Pantry Christ Church of Riverton is a partner church in this outreach program that celebrates its fifth month of service this January. We are pleased to announce that over these last five months the pantry’s reach continues to grow as does its need in the community. When the pantry first opened its doors they wel-comed 22 households (serving 57 people.) In December, the outreach welcomed 77 house-holds representing almost 300 people! The num-

bers speak for themselves in this time of need. The list of Christ Church’s parishioners actively participating at the Pantry is at 6. We are always looking for members of our congregation willing to serve when called upon. Please contact Sherrie Gill (856-234-7847) if you are in-terested in service during the Pantry’s hours of operation during the third Sat-urday monthly. The Pantry’s hours are 9:00Am to 1:00PM. Additionally, in-creased Pantry activity has created a need for some new volunteer positions with minimal commitment. Those positions include: (2) ““On Call”” Food Bank of SJ Food pick -up persons, (2) Pantry food drop off attendants, and (1) Pantry cleaning position. Anyone interested in these or our monthly Pan-try positions should contact Sherrie. Aside from the generous food donations Christ Church has shown their finan-cial support in the amount of $400.00. This money was gratefully acknowl-edged and deposited to be used for on-going operational expenses. Attached is a Receipt of Charitable Donation form for parishioners who wish one for tax purposes. Finally, the Epworth Food Pantry Team wishes to heartily thank Christ Church of Riverton for their generosity and caring. Respectfully Submitted,

Sherrie and Chuck Gill

Pantry’s doors are open (usually the 3rd Saturday of the month) call Sherrie Gill 856-234-7847

There is a box marked

BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY in the church entry way for these donations.

The food collection will not interfere with the donations brought to Burlington County Commu-nity Services, as those items not requested by the local pantry will still be brought to Delanco.

Thank You Notes

This month, I'll keep my message short and sweet. A huge "THANK YOU" to all at Christ Church for a Christmas we will all long remember. I was touched and impressed with how well our community responded to our Christmas Eve organ emergency. If I start to list names, I'll run the risk of leaving someone out. An equally large "THANK YOU" to everyone for their support of the concert to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. To-gether we raised $2300! Isn't it great to have our organ playing again? Peace, Justin Please remember to return your 2010 Pledge Card

The Bread of Life Bread of Life Food Pantry Christ Church of Riverton is a partner church in this outreach program that celebrates its fifth month of service this January. We are pleased to announce that over these last five months the pantry’s reach continues to grow as does its need in the community. When the pantry first opened its doors they wel-comed 22 households (serving 57 people.) In December, the outreach welcomed 77 house-holds representing almost 300 people! The num-

bers speak for themselves in this time of need. The list of Christ Church’s parishioners actively participating at the Pantry is at 6. We are always looking for members of our congregation willing to serve when called upon. Please contact Sherrie Gill (856-234-7847) if you are in-terested in service during the Pantry’s hours of operation during the third Sat-urday monthly. The Pantry’s hours are 9:00Am to 1:00PM. Additionally, in-creased Pantry activity has created a need for some new volunteer positions with minimal commitment. Those positions include: (2) ““On Call”” Food Bank of SJ Food pick -up persons, (2) Pantry food drop off attendants, and (1) Pantry cleaning position. Anyone interested in these or our monthly Pan-try positions should contact Sherrie. Aside from the generous food donations Christ Church has shown their finan-cial support in the amount of $400.00. This money was gratefully acknowl-edged and deposited to be used for on-going operational expenses. Attached is a Receipt of Charitable Donation form for parishioners who wish one for tax purposes. Finally, the Epworth Food Pantry Team wishes to heartily thank Christ Church of Riverton for their generosity and caring. Respectfully Submitted,

Sherrie and Chuck Gill

Pantry’s doors are open (usually the 3rd Saturday of the month) call Sherrie Gill 856-234-7847

There is a box marked

BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY in the church entry way for these donations.

The food collection will not interfere with the donations brought to Burlington County Commu-nity Services, as those items not requested by the local pantry will still be brought to Delanco.

Prayer Circle Coordinator: Lynne Meckel - Members of this group main-tain a daily round of intercessions. Lynne Meckel, 856-829-8163, is the coor-dinater for the Prayer Circle Group. Please call Lynne to add any names for whom you wish prayers to be offered for whatever reason, or to receive names for your own prayer list. Please note: Names to be put on the Prayer List will be on for one month unless otherwise specified. Food Sunday is every Sunday - Our continuing effort to aid the poor in our local area (County-wide) through the efforts and efficient organization of Emergency Services is expressed through this simple means - ANY SUNDAY, bring in a couple of non-perishable food items (baby formula, dry milk, cereal, canned foods, peanut butter, pasta, sauce, tuna, etc.) Annamarie and Jim May will continue to make deliveries to Emergency Ser-vices when necessary. The Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses. There is a box in the Parish House for these glasses. Let your friends and neighbors know about this. Your unwanted eye wear may dramatically improve someone’s life. Your used glasses may provide an adult with the clear vision necessary to maintain em-ployment or give a child the chance to stay in school. Emergency Services is still collecting “cents off” coupons. June Goyne is coordinator for this project. Boxes are in the church entry to receive your cou-pons. Call June at 856-829-5463. With the economy the way it is, there is a greater need now for coupons than before! Project Interaction— January 31 Parishioners from Christ Church will go to St. Paul’s church, Camden to prepare breakfast for homeless people . We are responsible for the 5th Sundays in the outreach program. For more infor-mation, please call coordinator Keith Betten, 856-786-1914

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PLEASE DONATE: Warm clothes and blankets, including coats, knit hats, gloves, sweat shirts and pants, sweaters, warm socks and sneakers. They will be transported to the homeless and needy

in Camden throughout the winter. There is a box in the Par-ish House for your donations. Thank you for your generous response.

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Post House Post House of Pemberton, a Burlington County drug and alcohol rehabilitation center thanked Christ Church, of Riverton for their generous donations of towels and linens. The collected goods were delivered to Post House during Christmas Week. It should be noted that the four bags of towels and linens though appreciated by the Center were a marked smaller donation than last year at the same time. Please remember Post House throughout the year especially during your spring and fall ““clean outs”” at home. Our annual Fall collection of towels and linens will next take place November, 2010. It should be noted that in the true meaning that we are our brother’s keeper. It appears that Christ Church of Riverton is one of a small few congregations in the County that support the needs of Post House. We thank you for that continued sup-port of a truly worthy cause. Respectfully submitted, Chuck and Sherrie Gill

CHRIST CHURCH

BOWLING SOCIAL SUNDAY, February 21— 1 to 3 p.m. Laurel Lanes, Rt. 73, Maple Shade All church members and friends

and family of all ages $50.00 per lane—4—6 persons per lane

$12.50/person—4 per lane $10.00 per person—5 per lane

$8.35 per person 6 per lane Includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda

Sign-up sheet in back of church Questions? Call Susan Engel—856-786-1614

Prayer Circle Coordinator: Lynne Meckel - Members of this group main-tain a daily round of intercessions. Lynne Meckel, 856-829-8163, is the coor-dinater for the Prayer Circle Group. Please call Lynne to add any names for whom you wish prayers to be offered for whatever reason, or to receive names for your own prayer list. Please note: Names to be put on the Prayer List will be on for one month unless otherwise specified. Food Sunday is every Sunday - Our continuing effort to aid the poor in our local area (County-wide) through the efforts and efficient organization of Emergency Services is expressed through this simple means - ANY SUNDAY, bring in a couple of non-perishable food items (baby formula, dry milk, cereal, canned foods, peanut butter, pasta, sauce, tuna, etc.) Annamarie and Jim May will continue to make deliveries to Emergency Ser-vices when necessary. The Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses. There is a box in the Parish House for these glasses. Let your friends and neighbors know about this. Your unwanted eye wear may dramatically improve someone’s life. Your used glasses may provide an adult with the clear vision necessary to maintain em-ployment or give a child the chance to stay in school. Emergency Services is still collecting “cents off” coupons. June Goyne is coordinator for this project. Boxes are in the church entry to receive your cou-pons. Call June at 856-829-5463. With the economy the way it is, there is a greater need now for coupons than before! Project Interaction— January 31 Parishioners from Christ Church will go to St. Paul’s church, Camden to prepare breakfast for homeless people . We are responsible for the 5th Sundays in the outreach program. For more infor-mation, please call coordinator Keith Betten, 856-786-1914

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PLEASE DONATE: Warm clothes and blankets, including coats, knit hats, gloves, sweat shirts and pants, sweaters, warm socks and sneakers. They will be transported to the homeless and needy

in Camden throughout the winter. There is a box in the Par-ish House for your donations. Thank you for your generous response.

Post House Post House of Pemberton, a Burlington County drug and alcohol rehabilitation center thanked Christ Church, of Riverton for their generous donations of towels and linens. The collected goods were delivered to Post House during Christmas Week. It should be noted that the four bags of towels and linens though appreciated by the Center were a marked smaller donation than last year at the same time. Please remember Post House throughout the year especially during your spring and fall ““clean outs”” at home. Our annual Fall collection of towels and linens will next take place November, 2010. It should be noted that in the true meaning that we are our brother’s keeper. It appears that Christ Church of Riverton is one of a small few congregations in the County that support the needs of Post House. We thank you for that continued sup-port of a truly worthy cause. Respectfully submitted, Chuck and Sherrie Gill

CHRIST CHURCH

BOWLING SOCIAL SUNDAY, February 21— 1 to 3 p.m. Laurel Lanes, Rt. 73, Maple Shade All church members and friends

and family of all ages $50.00 per lane—4—6 persons per lane

$12.50/person—4 per lane $10.00 per person—5 per lane

$8.35 per person 6 per lane Includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda

Sign-up sheet in back of church Questions? Call Susan Engel—856-786-1614

Confirmation Date Set — May 9, 2010

We are delighted that our Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd George E. Councell will be at Christ Church for his parish vis-itation on Sunday May 9th, 2010 at the 10 AM service and will administer the sacramental rite of Confirmation at that time

Class Schedule is:

All classes begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, February 2 Tuesday, February 9

Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent—No class Tuesday February 23

Tuesday, March 2 Tuesday, March 9 Tuesday March 16 Tuesday March 23

Holy Week and Easter Week—No classes Tuesday, April 13 Tuesday April 20 Tuesday April 27 Tuesday May 2

Saturday, May 8—10:30 a.m. Baking Bread/Rehearsal ** Lunch provided!

.For adults who would like to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, an introductory Inquirers’ Class will be held later in the season. Please see Fr. Wrede if you are at all curious.

+ + + + + + + + + Remember Christ Church in your will, and the phrase for inclusion

in people's wills: Sample language for including the church in your will might be:

“I give, devise, and bequeath (state the amount, asset, or percentage of estate) to (name and address of the church) to be used (describe use) or as the church’s governing board or vestry deems appropriate.” A bequest to the church is deductible from the value of your es-tate for tax purposes.

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Dates to Remember

February 2 7 p.m. Confirmation Class 7:30 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting in the Parish House 3 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 4 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the Chapel 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir practice 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal in the church 5-6 Women of Christ Church Soup and Snack Sale 7 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8 7 p.m. Vestry Meeting in the Parish House 9 7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the Parish House 10 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 11 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir Practice 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal 14 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 15 Presidents’ Day 16 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 17 Ash Wednesday Services: 7 and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:15 Bible Study 4 p.m. Children’s Service 7:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist No Confirmation class this week 18 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist 21 I Lent - 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Litany 23 7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the Parish House 24 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 6 p.m. Lenten Programs begin - details later 25 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal 28 2 Lent 8 and 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist

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Dates to Remember

February 2 7 p.m. Confirmation Class 7:30 p.m. Altar Guild Meeting in the Parish House 3 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 4 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the Chapel 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir practice 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal in the church 5-6 Women of Christ Church Soup and Snack Sale 7 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8 7 p.m. Vestry Meeting in the Parish House 9 7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the Parish House 10 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 11 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir Practice 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal 14 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 15 Presidents’ Day 16 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 17 Ash Wednesday Services: 7 and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:15 Bible Study 4 p.m. Children’s Service 7:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist No Confirmation class this week 18 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist 21 I Lent - 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Litany 23 7 p.m. Confirmation Class in the Parish House 24 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist; 10:15 Bible Study 6 p.m. Lenten Programs begin - details later 25 7:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:15 p.m. Chime Choir 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal 28 2 Lent 8 and 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist

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Christ Church

500 Fourth Street, Riverton NJ 08077 856-829-1634

E-Mail [email protected] Christ Church Web Page – christriverton.org The Ministers: The people of Christ Church

Clergy: The Rev. Richard C. Wrede, Rector 856-829-1634 The Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon, Rector Emeritus 856-824-9884

Wardens Harry E. Shea 856-786-2068

Sheryl Telford 856-303-1165 G.G. Hollingsworth, Warden Emeritus 856-824-9446

Organist and Choir Master: Justin Hartz 215-806-4411 Clerk of the Vestry:

Vestry (and the years the term expires) 2011 Richard Gaughan (856-829-8671)

Donald Deitz (856-786-4489) Frederic Hill (856-461-1374 2012 Jeffrey A. Mack (856-786-2376)

Euletha Streeks (856-764-0657) Dr. Jonathan Ogbonna (856-786-3262) 2013 Bradford S. Smith, (856-786-1571)

John G. Martin, Jr., (856-786-9132) Richard B. Frost (856-829-6528

Parish Treasurer Richard B. Frost 856-829-6528 Parish Office Hours: 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Parish Secretary Sharon Hollingsworth 856-824-9446 Acolyte Coordinator Sally Barnes 856-829-2552 Greeter Coordinator Jeff Mack 856-786-2376

Altar Guild Directress Phaedra Pollock 856-829-9482 Counter Coordinator Ralph Rippey 856-461-0730

Men’s Fellowship Bob Bostock 856-829-3721 Usher Coordinator Tony Wait 856-235-6285

Women of Christ Church Susan Stevens - 856-786-2610

Church Webmaster Matt Huntsinger [email protected] THE VESTRY of Christ Church usually meets in the Parish House on the

third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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